Pay attention to prevent these skin diseases after rainstorm and flood
According to the prediction of the Ministry of Water Resources, during the period of "seven down and eight up", China pays equal attention to floods and droughts. Local rainstorm and floods frequently occur and recur. Rainfall is mainly distributed in the "east and south, and less in the northwest". After rainstorm and flood, it is easy to cause various skin diseases, mainly including fungal infection, bacterial infection, dermatitis and eczema.
During an interview with People's Daily Online reporters, Zhou Xiluo, the attending physician of the Department of Dermatology at Sichuan Provincial Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, introduced that summer is hot and humid, and the human body is prone to sweating, which is already the high incidence season of psoriasis. After a flood disaster, the humidity is higher. If the skin is soaked in the flood for a long time, it is easy to develop fungal skin diseases such as tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis, which can manifest as immersion, blisters, scaling, and itching. In terms of prevention, those who have had athlete's foot in the past should change their shoes and socks frequently to keep their foot skin dry; People with tinea pedis should wear loose and breathable underwear to avoid prolonged sitting. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to the local cleanliness of the wrinkled areas of the skin, maintain dryness and breathability, and avoid sharing slippers and other items with others.
"After a flood, due to exposure to sewage and poor hygiene conditions, coupled with weakened immunity after fatigue, it is easy to induce bacterial skin diseases, such as folliculitis and pustules. Damaged skin is highly susceptible to bacterial infections, and in severe cases, it can cause erysipelas, cellulitis, etc. Folliculitis is more common in young adults, manifested as follicular papules and pustules. Pustules are more common in children, manifested as blisters, pustules, erosions, scabs, etc. In severe cases, skin pain, peeling, fever, etc." Zhou Xichuan reminded that personal hygiene should be paid attention to in preventing bacterial skin diseases, and they should be used clean in a timely manner. Take a shower and wash clothes with clean water. Change and wash personal clothing and socks every day.
Zhou Xiluo said that due to the soaking of soil and dirt in floods, which contain many bacteria, fungi, and pollutants, people who already have allergies are more likely to cause skin diseases such as eczema and dermatitis once they come into contact with them. Its manifestations include redness, papules, blisters on the skin, unbearable itching, and severe erosion and exudation. Improper treatment or continued soaking in sewage can lead to secondary bacterial infections. To prevent this type of skin disease, it is necessary to wash it in a timely manner and keep the skin clean; Do not consume spicy food, allergenic foods, or alcohol; Do not use hot water to wash, try to minimize scratching the affected area and reduce exposure to sunlight; For dry skin, apply moisturizer.
"Summer is the season for mosquito breeding, and flooding promotes the breeding of mosquitoes. It is important to be cautious of insect bite dermatitis." Zhou Xiluo said that insect bite dermatitis can appear as papules, wind masses, or petechiae, as well as erythema, blisters, or blisters. There are often stinging spots in the center of the skin lesions, scattered or in groups. Children and some individuals with sensitive physical conditions may experience extensive swelling, itching, and burning pain, with no overall discomfort. In severe cases, there may be systemic toxic symptoms such as aversion to cold, fever, headache, and chest tightness. To prevent insect bite dermatitis, wear long clothes outdoors, use mosquito nets as much as possible when camping outdoors, and pay attention to ventilation and dryness indoors.
To prevent the occurrence of various skin diseases, Zhou Xilang suggests minimizing the soaking time of hands and feet in water, and applying waterproof ointment externally before entering the water; When working outdoors, protective clothing and hats should be worn, and waterproof boots should be worn when working underwater; Pay attention to personal hygiene, clean promptly after soaking, and disinfect damaged skin in a timely manner.
